about my work

My personal artistic work is driven by my values of community, access and inclusion, and compassion.

CommunityArt is deeply contextual and thrives best when it is in dialogue with its community - its makers, but also its consumers. I strive to make art that reflects and speaks to my community's present-day concerns, preoccupations, and joys, and I present these evenings in community venues such as churches and cultural centers.

Access and InclusionMy programming choices reflect my commitment to increasing representation of underperformed composers and composers in minority communities. I am also committed to making my concerts accessible to audience members with disabilities and keeping ticket prices affordable.

Compassion​​A priority in my day-to-day life is making choices that do not exploit our resources, fellow creatures, and communities. In my programming, I explore issues like feminism, LGBTQ+ experiences, and environmentalism with empathy, uncovering new perspectives for my audiences.

fiscally sponsored projects

O Sea-Starved, Hungry Sea is a collaborative recording project initiated by Natalie Draper, composer of the title work, and Danielle Buonaiuto. With John Wilson on piano, the project, which was recorded at New World Symphony in October 2016, encompasses art song by Douglas Buchanan, Cecilia Livingston, and James Young, ​as well as Draper.Learn more about the themes, music, and creators at the Project Page.

​Thank you for your interest in supporting my work with a tax-deductible donation!Through Fractured Atlas, which is a 501(c)(3) public charity, contributions for the purposes of O Sea-Starved, Hungry Sea are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.